Sex criminals to get Viagra?

[spence]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

Putting aside my opinion that pedophiles and rapists should be castrated, I have to agree with Jimmy's position. Viagra is non-essential. Why are any non-essential medications covered under a subsidized plan?

If a doctor can ever say "if you want to, you can, but you don't have to", then it is not essential and we shouldn't have to pay for it.

You could certainly argue that reproduction is a natural human function, and that some conditions would make a drug medically necessary for the person to operate as if under nominal parameters.

-spence

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by spence

You could certainly argue that reproduction is a natural human function, and that some conditions would make a drug medically necessary for the person to operate as if under nominal parameters.

-spence

In the case of reproduction, then it *might* be needed. That's why there is an appeal process with insurance companies. However, ED incidences grow with age.

Recreational use of Viagra is growing quite significantly according to the below article.

"New research indicates that the use of Viagra skyrocketed 312% among men aged 18-45 between 1998 and 2002. There's also been a twofold increase -- 216% -- among men between ages 45 and 55, says Tom Delate, PhD, whose research analyzed data on medical insurance claims by some 5 million patients across the country.

...

Does this suggest a growing trend in using the drug for recreational rather than medical purposes -- such as for a sex enhancer?

"That would be my guess," Delate tells WebMD.

"What we found was that problems typically seem to start in a man's 40s and affected only about 40% of the men in these age groups."
Young Men Lead Surge in Viagra Use

The majority of people using Viagra aren't using it as a reproductive necessity, but for pleasure enhancement. I should not have to pay for more people to get laid - the wages that politicians use to pay for prostitutes should be enough.

[detbuch]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

The majority of people using Viagra aren't using it as a reproductive necessity, but for pleasure enhancement. I should not have to pay for more people to get laid - the wages that politicians use to pay for prostitutes should be enough.

Glen Beck would be proud. This is a true fusion of entertainment with enlightenment.

[Backbeach Jake]

An active sex life is essential for good mental health. A lot has been explained here....Maybe y'all should take a coupla roofies and go play with yourselves...

[scottw]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

An active sex life is essential for good mental health. ...

until you contract syphilis...

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by scottw

until you contract syphilis...

Funny story....
Facebook linked to rise in syphilis

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by spence

You could certainly argue that reproduction is a natural human function, and that some conditions would make a drug medically necessary for the person to operate as if under nominal parameters.

-spence

Does that mean that you could make a case for having a prescription for roofies coverd under your insurance plan?

[spence]

Originally Posted by fishbones

Does that mean that you could make a case for having a prescription for roofies coverd under your insurance plan?

Absolutely. My doctor already prescribes downers to slow my brain enough to facilitate communication with the average folks.

At times I do fall of the wagon, but rarely do I post. Most of that time is spent building the noctron particle emotronicle.

-spence

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by spence

Absolutely. My doctor already prescribes downers to slow my brain enough to facilitate communication with the average folks.

At times I do fall of the wagon, but rarely do I post. Most of that time is spent building the noctron particle emotronicle.

-spence

ok stop takin

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by spence

Absolutely. My doctor already prescribes downers to slow my brain enough to facilitate communication with the average folks.

At times I do fall of the wagon, but rarely do I post. Most of that time is spent building the noctron particle emotronicle.

-spence

You should get a new doctor. You've obviously been prescribed much too high of a dosage and you are taking them way too frequently.

And if you want a woman to be interested in you, give her 3x's the amount of whatever you're taking. I think you might have a chance if they're unconscious.

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by fishbones

You should get a new doctor. You've obviously been prescribed much too high of a dosage and you are taking them way too frequently.

And if you want a woman to be interested in you, give her 3x's the amount of whatever you're taking. I think you might have a chance if they're unconscious.

no that's to hopeful

[spence]

Originally Posted by fishbones

And if you want a woman to be interested in you, give her 3x's the amount of whatever you're taking. I think you might have a chance if they're unconscious.

This is one of those comments that only a sex starved geek could conjure up. My wife happens to be with a child and it didn't happen via immaculate conception

-spence

[Raven]

i heard it was because they like the game "ring toss"

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by spence

This is one of those comments that only a sex starved geek could conjure up. My wife happens to be with a child and it didn't happen via immaculate conception

-spence

Yes Spence, that must be it. I can't get any action. As for your wife being with child, I'm assuming you mean she's pregnant and not just hanging around with you. If she is pregnant, congratulate her and the father for me.

[TommyTuna]

Originally Posted by spence

This is one of those comments that only a sex starved geek could conjure up. My wife happens to be with a child and it didn't happen via immaculate conception

-spence

Congrats. I am not totally without a soul Spence.

But, I just don't get that gay einstien avatar, must be an engineer thing.

Did the BIG Deal go through?

[spence]

Originally Posted by TommyTuna

Congrats. I am not totally without a soul Spence.

But, I just don't get that gay einstien avatar, must be an engineer thing.

Did the BIG Deal go through?

Working on it...this isn't the close, hell, it's just to get the budget slotted for 2011!

Selling enterprise software isn't exactly a fast process.

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

You could certainly argue that reproduction is a natural human function, and that some conditions would make a drug medically necessary for the person to operate as if under nominal parameters.

-spence

I don't think they are reproducing in there. unless prisons under the new Obama Prison Reform are coed.

[justplugit]

Are vasectomies covered?